What color is #89923E?

#89923E is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(137, 146, 62), and in HSL hsl(66, 40%, 41%).

Is #89923E accessible as text?

On white, #89923E has a contrast ratio of 3.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #89923E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #89923E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-600 (#5EA500).

What colors go well with #89923E?

#89923E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #473F92. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #89923E below.

Is #89923E good for buttons?

#89923E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #89923E — white text only reaches 3.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #89923E the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #89923E is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#89923E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #89923E

Not just a swatch — here's how #89923E works with other colors. Named schemes with #89923E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #89923E Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Moss Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #89923E Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Moss Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #89923E Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Moss Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #89923E Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Moss Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #89923E Secondary #B5B99E Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Moss Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Moss Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #89923E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #89923E with

Copper Olive Drab Dark Slate Blue Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8EAD8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6E923F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #89923E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #89923E;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 146 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.5% 0.109 114.6);
  --color-50: #FAFBF4;
  --color-100: #F2F3E2;
  --color-200: #E3E6C6;
  --color-300: #CCD19E;
  --color-400: #B3BA78;
  --color-500: #979E57;
  --color-600: #757A48;
  --color-700: #545837;
  --color-800: #383A27;
  --color-900: #232419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  moss-green: {
    50: '#FAFBF4',
    100: '#F2F3E2',
    200: '#E3E6C6',
    300: '#CCD19E',
    400: '#B3BA78',
    500: '#979E57',
    600: '#757A48',
    700: '#545837',
    800: '#383A27',
    900: '#232419',
  },
}

$base: #89923E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF4;
$base-100: #F2F3E2;
$base-200: #E3E6C6;
$base-300: #CCD19E;
$base-400: #B3BA78;
$base-500: #979E57;
$base-600: #757A48;
$base-700: #545837;
$base-800: #383A27;
$base-900: #232419;
$base-hover: #6E7532;
$base-subtle: #DDE0C4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#89923E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E6C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCD19E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3BA78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#979E57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#757A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#545837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#232419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #89923E

Color Lab

Pairs with #89923E

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